7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-28471: Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<1.55.2
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.55.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-28471?

    CVE-2021-28471 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-28471?

    CVE-2021-28471 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28471?

    The Remote Development Extension for Microsoft Visual Studio Code version up to 1.55.2 is affected by CVE-2021-28471.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-28471?

    To fix CVE-2021-28471, update your Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code to a version above 1.55.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28471?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-28471 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28471)

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